111 Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma
September 20, 1983
Vol. 82, No. 7
No guarantees, but...
Lot paving funds approved By Deborah Thorwart In his 1975 inaugural address, CSU President Bill Lillard cited the need for paved parking on the campus. Since the summer of 1976 more than half million dollars have gone into the paving for over 2,200 parking spaces. Friday, the Board of Regents for Oklahoma Colleges approved $167,190 to provide paving for the parking lots of Murdaugh Hall, Old North, and Howell Hall south. The Board approved expenditure of funds for those three lots based on figures presented to them by Nimrod Chapel, maintenance coordinator. The maintenance department has drawn up designs for the renovation of these lots. Renovation of the lots includes asphalt paving, curbing and guttering. The estimated cost for each lot is $24,200 for Murdaugh Hall; $44,354 for Old North; and $98,636 for Howell Hall south. Yet, the ear-marking of the funds does not guarantee the lots will be paved.
"Even though the Board gave its approval, it doesn't mean the university has to do it." Vista photo by Michael Schumacher
Another new fad?—Broncho Randy Preston defensive back shows off the latest in fall sportswear after Saturday night's game with Henderson State. The shirt is by lzod; the jersey by Preston. Preston said the alligator label was something of a good luck charm for him.
Stab wounds render Ford unable to return
By Terri Carpenter Staff Writer Injuries sustained in a stabbing attack Sept. 10 will prohibit Dr. Bob Ford, professor of English, from returning to the classroom for four to five weeks, according to Dr. Charles Hembree, chairman of the English department. Hembree said Ford would not return until mid-semester. Ford suffered hand and abdominal stab wounds when he was attacked and robbed at N.W. 36th and Walker in Oklahoma City while returning home from the fall arts festival. No charges have been filed in the case, according to Police Spokesman Lt. Dave McBride.
"Even though the Board gave its approval, it doesn't mean the university has to do it," said Joe Park, director of public relations at Central State. "It permits us to seek bids and to pursue the matter. We now have the authority to go to the State Board of affairs and to put the contract up for bid. "But it will depend on the financial capabilities of the university. Governor Nigh has told us to watch our expenditures. We are looking at our finances very carefully and at the way state collections are coming in. I think that Dr. Lillard will take a bit of a wait and see attitude on this to see how the collections are coming in. If the project goes on, it should be completed by next summer." The university plans to redesign all the lots to increase the number of spaces in each lot. Murdaugh Hall's lot will go from a 36 space parking lot to a 44
space lot. The lot, already paved, will be repaved. Old North will be redesigned for 51 spaces which would add 12 new spaces for cars, 3 of which are handicapped, and 6 new spaces for motorcycles. It will also be redesigned for an entrance and exit on both sides of the lot to alleviate the existing bottleneck problem. The lot which is now gravel will be paved. For Howell Hall south, the redesign is for the area immediately south of Howell Hall and the area will not include parking around the computer building. It will increase the lot to 200 spaces which will provide 40 additional parking places. The lot will be paved with sidewalking and curbing being put in. Alvin Alcorn, executive vice-president of administration, said that these parking lots designated to be paved because "they need it." "With the new building (Health-Science Building) going in renovations are needed," said Alcorn. "Some of the lots are in low spots and cars are getting stuck. Students are also finding it hard to walk across the graveled lots which are dirty and dusty." The lots of Murdaugh Hall, Old North, and Howell Hall south were selected because it was thought by the administation to be the best choice for all concerned, said Alcorn. The university has the designs drawn up and hopes to implement the plan soon as it is able.
"I think we are doing as much as we can as quickly as we can, and I think it was reflected in the action taken by the Regents," said Park. "Our goal was accomplished at the meeting. We received the governing body's approval to go ahead with the plan. "We have to cut back on our budget. We will never have enough money to do everything we want to do at the same time but we always try to aspire beyond our abilities."
After a week's stay in Mercy Health Center, Ford was released Friday in "good condition," according to hospital spokesman Larry VanHoose. Two former CSU graduates, both with master's degrees in English, will be taking over Ford's classes while he is away, according to Hembree. Jeannine Bettis will be teaching four of Ford's classes, two American literature classes and two grammar and composition classes. Ford's other grammar and composition class will be taught by Elizabeth McMullan. Ford had initially expected to return to work within a week, according to Hembree. But his physician advised him to recuperate at home for four to five weeks with minimal telephone calls and vistors.
In this issue. . . Regents meet on campus...page 3 Profile on 'Around Campus'...page 4 ROTC cadets honored...page 5 Guild writes book on law...page 6 Prestons: secretarys of defense...page 7 Bronchos roll over Henderson...page 8
Vista photo by Don Jaeger
Learning the hard way—One CSU student found out the disadvantages of parking close at a baseball game last Thursday.